Tami Lynn Designs

An old friend shared this quote with me today. It is perfectly fitting for this past week…

“A memory is what is left when something happens and does not completely unhappen.”  ~Edward de Bono

Special thanks to everyone that was a part of the Boutique-style Yard Sale! The event was a lot of fun and a huge success. Miraculously, we even managed to not get rained out.

The comments from the shoppers were wonderful. Many people were amazed by our presentation and even thought that we actually owned a real boutique shop somewhere! This really reassured me that all of the hard work and energy we all put into making this event so special was truly worth the effort.

I hope everyone that came to the sale enjoys their new-found treasures!

Thanks again for your support!

I have a deep appreciation for things.

To be more specific: clothes, hand bags, jewelry, shoes, home decor, cute dishes, books, stationery, and the like. Everything in my home tells a story of who I am and the life I have lived thus far. And, as I am getting older, this collection of “stuff” keeps growing…

To that end, I am finally purging.

Of course, much of what I own not only carries its monetary value, but also carries with it the value of many sentiments and moments shared with others.

Because this “stuff” is so meaningful to me, I can’t just give it away or sell it light-heartedly. For the last several weeks I have been planning and organizing a huge Boutique-style Yard Sale (see my craigslist ad) to say good-bye to these things I have loved and to hand them over to people who will hopefully care for and appreciate their worth as much as I.

To make it more meaningful, my personal proceeds from this sale will be going to support the Seattle Midwifery School, this is something I am deeply passionate about.

Adding to the fun, many of my friends have gladly joined in on this event, supporting my big moment, and providing a wide-range of clothing sizes and goods to be available at the sale.

The requirements: Products must be top-quality in like-new condition, labeled with my cute little hand-made tags according to my pre-set format, and attached to the merchandise with a cute little twine bow. All clothing will be hung on racks and all non-furniture type items will be neatly arranged on tables adorned with vintage-style tablecloths. As a great side-benefit, preparing for the sale has brought the joy of many pre-sale labeling parties with friends.

I am always amazed at the bond that gets created when a group of people join together for a great cause.

Weather permitting, the event will be June 7th and 8th (this weekend) at the corner of 49th and Admiral in West Seattle. Click here for a MAP or see below!

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